Vallejo

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Housing Element Status
In Progress
Rent Burden
58%
rent burdened
Affordable Housing Production
13%
affordable permits issued
Housing Policies and Programs
95
total policies
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Proposed Policies and Programs

Housing policies and programs are the strategies and laws that cities and counties legally have at their disposal to produce more and preserve existing affordable housing, as well as protect existing residents from getting displaced from their homes and communities.

5th Cycle Programs and Policies

95
policies and programs

Local housing policies and programs, as part of a housing element, have significant impacts on a city or county reaching its affordable housing goals. Each additional housing policy has a significant impact on the residents who are most in need of affordable housing. However, the number of policies or programs that a jurisdiction includes in their housing element is not meant to imply how well a city or county is addressing local housing needs since the quality and impact of each will need to be determined as well. Policies and programs listed here from jurisdictions’ Housing Elements are intended to allow readers to review the text themselves and see if a city or county is doing all they can to reach their affordable housing goals.

Historic 2018 Policies and Programs Categorization

To further policy innovation and local action, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) contacted all of the region's jurisdictions to track the adoption of key housing policies throughout the nine county Bay Area in four major categories Protect, Preserve, Produce, and Prevent. This data is from ABAG’s Policies and Program list and was last updated in 2018/2019.

Protect
4/11
Preserve
3/9
Produce
1/14
Prevent
1/8
Condominium Conversion Ordinance
Flexible Parking Requirements
Homeowner Repair or Rehabilitation
Locally-Funded Homebuyer Assistance
Preservation of Mobile Homes (Rent Stabilization Ordinance)
Acquisition/Rehabiliation/Conversion
By-Right Strategies
Commercial Development Impact Fee
Form-Based Codes
General Fund Allocation
Graduated Density Bonus
Home Sharing Programs
Housing Development Impact Fee
Housing Overlay Zones
Implementation of SB743
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
In-Lieu Fees (Inclusionary Zoning)
Just Cause Eviction
Mobile Homes Conversion Ordinance
One-to-One Replacement
Reduced Fees or Permit Waivers
Rent Stabilization
SRO Preservation Ordinance
Streamlined Permitting Process
Surplus Public Lands Act
Tenant-Based Assistance
Vallejo's Recorded Housing Policies

The California Department of Housing and Community Development tracks all of the ongoing and completed programs from 2018 onward and can be seen in the table below.

YEAR
PROGRAM NAME
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
STATUS
ACCOMPLISHED DATE
HOUSING CYCLE
2022
Program A 1.1.4: High Density
As part of the General Plan update and Zoning Code update, increase density of high density residential from 27 to 30 units per acre.
With the adoption of the zoning code, the General Land Use Designations were amended from a minimum of 30 units to a maximum of 50 units per acre to allow the increase of residential.
Zoning Code underway (2021)
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
Program B 2.1.2: Housing Impact fee
Explore the feasibility of adopting a Housing Impact Fee that would assist in meeting Vallejo's "fair share" of Regional Housing Needs Allocations.
Established a housing strategy in 2020 to create a framework to establish policies that will create housing for an array of different income levels. Exploraiton/feasibility of HIA under consideration.
Ongoing (2023)
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
Program A 3.1.2: Density Bonus Amendment
With Zoning Code update, incentivize the development of affordable housing, including increased density allowances and reduced parking standards in compliance with State law.
With the adoption of the new zoning code, the City has incorporated a process to review applications for state mandated density bonise, concessions and incentives that is incompliance with state law.
Zoning Code took effect on July 21, 2021
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
Program D.1.1.3: Section 8 Homebuyer Assistance Progrm
Continue to administer the Section 8 Homeownership Program for eight (8) households
Ongoing
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
Program E.1.1.7: Support for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Explore successful models implemented in other Bay Areas cities that encouraged the creation of housing for persons with developmental disabilities. Seek outside funding sources for housing construction and rehabilitation specifically targeted for housing for persons with disabilities
Ongoing
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
Program B.2.1.4: Low-Moderate Income Housing Funds
Support very low- and extremely low- income housing development with RDA Successor Agency funds. Seek new funding sources for the development of affordable housing.
Ongoing
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
Program G.1.1.2: Neighborhood Amenities
Evaluate proposals for higher density residential development to determine what, if any, project-serving retail or services could be incorporated into the project or concurrently developed adjacent to the project which would offer residents the ability to meet their everyday needs easily and efficiently.
As of today, no mix-use development is being proposed. As projects are coming in, they are being evaluated to include project serving retail.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
Program F.1.1.1:Housing Discrimination Monitoring and Referral Program
Publicize fair housing requirements and the availability of assitance (VHA) For Section 8 participants, accept and investigate complaints of housing discrimination and works with Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California regarding the incidence of housing discrimination complaints on other cases (VHA)
Ongoing.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
Program I.1.1.1: Energy Conservation Partnership Program
Continue and establish partnerships with local utility providers and other organizations to promote participation in available energy efficiency programs (e.g. BayREN, HERO and California First, PACE, Rising Sun's, California Youth Energy Services (CYES); PG&E Comfort Home Program; rebates for energy-efficient applicances). (VBD)
In progress.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
Program E.1.1.6: Universal Design
Inform homebuilders regarding Universal Design features that can be incorporated into new houses, condominiums, and townhomes, inluding on the Planning Division's website, at the Planning Division's information counter, and at the Building Division's permit counters
As part of the updated zoning code, the phase would be to create design guidelines. Ongoing discussion.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
Program F.1.1.2: Analysis of Impediments
Coordinate efforts to further fair housing and equal opportunity through an update and revision of the local Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing document (AI), as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (VHA)
Ongoing. Staff is working on completing the AI by March 2023.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
Program G.1.1.1: Housing Rehabilitation Program
Provide funds to assist very low-, low-and moderate-income households to undertake repairs to their homes to bring them into a good state of repair and maintain them as viable units in the local housing stock. (VHA)
Ongoing. Working on one housing rehabilitation project.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
Program G 4.1.2: Crime Prevention Program (Crime Free-Multi- Housing Program)
Continue the crime-free rental housing program to target and help rehabilitate existing and new multi-family complexes. Work with the Police Department to evaluate multi-family complexes and provide rehabilitation and surveillance recommendations to address crime and safety and to promote the implementation of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Strategies.
Program suspended in 2020, and transitioning from the Crime Free Mutli-Housing Program (CFMHP) to the Vallejo Community Public Safety Program (VCPS) that will lead public safety information meetings, share crime data, crime prevention practices and other public safety information with local neighbors within each specified district.
Reinstate existing program end of 2015.
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
Program D.1.1.5: Mobile Home Permitting
With the Zoning Code update, clarify that a single mobile home or a manufactured house on a permanent foundation will be processed and permitted the same as conventional single family homes in all zoning districts.
The new zoning code introduced langugae on specific development standards proposed manufactured homes will need to meet and are permitted within residentially zoned zoning districts.
Zonign Code took effect on July 21, 2021
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
Program H.2.1.34: Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
Implement the gorlas of Mare Island Specific Plan, Waterfront Planned Development Master Plan, and Sonoma Boulevard Specific Plan to implement transit-oriented development. Rezone underutilized areas near transit stops or along major transit corridors as mixed-use and offer regulatory incentives, such as relaxed development standards, building setbacks, height, FARs, and parking to encourage transit-oriented development.
Zoning Code was adopted in 2021. The new zoning code will implement the goals of the Mare Island Specific Plan, Waterfront Planned Development Master Plan, and Sonoma Boulevard Specific Plan to implement transit-oriented development.
Zoning Code adopted in 2021.
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
Program H.3.1.2. Design Guidelines for Housing Quality
Establish residential design guidelines, to ensure residential development projects are consistent with the goals of this Housing Element, produce better housing and neighborhoods and improve the quality of life for existing and future Vallejo residents.
Ongoing.
Zoning Code adopted in 2021.
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
Program A 1.1.3:Mixed-Use Development
Encourage and facilitate residential development in mixed-use zones, particulary units affordable to extremely- low, low- and very low- income households. With General Plan Update, Sonoma Blvd. Specific Plan, and Zoning Code update, consider providing more flexibility for mixed-use development with residential units on the ground floor of certain commercial areas (except for storefronts abutting the public sidewalk) or under certain conditions. Facilitate the construction of residences in mixed-use developments and high density by: 1) discouraging the development of exclusively commercial projects in areas designated for mixed use; 2) providing marketing materials on the City's website that delineate site opportunities for mixed-use and provide technival assistance for developers; 3) providing developers a predictable path to entitlement of mixed-use projects; 4) encouraging lot consolidation for mixed-use developments; and 5) establishing a protocol to monitor development interest and progress toward mixed-use development
General Plan 2040 and Sonoma Blvd. Specific Plan was August 2017. With the adoption of the new zoning code, the following zone districts were established, all mixed-use or full residential projects: Neighborhood Mixed Use, Waterfront Mixed Use, Neighborhood Commercial, Waterfront Commercial, Central Corridor, Regional Commercial. Staff has created an entitlement flow chart that provides developers a predictable path to entitlement of projects.
General Plan, Specific Plan adopted in 2017: Zoning Code Updated in 2021
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
Program A 2.1.1: Underutilized Commercial Land Conversion Program
With General Plan and Zoning Code update, expand opportunities for residential and mixed-use development. With Zoning Code update, offer regulatory incentives, such as expedited permit processing, for projects that contain an affordable housing component. Promote the availability of both underutilized sites and regulatory incentives through the City's website, during pre-application meetings, and during other relevant community outreach workshops/meetings. Monitor the supply of underutilized sites and evaluate whether the incentives are providing the necessary catalyst to ensure that development is occurring consistent with the RHNA needs. Make changes to this program to ensure that infill development remains a realistic and viable development strategy
With the adoption of the new zoning code, the following zoning districts allow opportunities for residential and mixed use development: Neighborhood Mixed Use, Downtown Mixed Use, Waterfront Mixed Use, Neighborhood Commercial, Waterfront Commercial, Central Corridor, Regional Commercial. Phase II of the Zoning Code update will include regulatory incentives which is ongoing.
Study site inventory 2015; General Plan 2017; Zoning Code update 2021; Other ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
Program A4.1.1: Housing Marketing and Promotion
Facilitate the development of housing that is affordable to households with a widerange of incomes, particularly in the downtown area, by updating land use policies and regulations and marketing and branding the City as an investment opportunity for moderate and above moderate income households.
The new zoning code adopted July 21, 2021 removed the requirement of a Major Use Permit for residential projects that include nine or more units. All new commercial and mixed-use zoning districts permit residential.
Zoning Code took effect on July 21, 2021
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
Program C.1.1.1: Conversion Monitoring and Response Program
If City receives notice by owners of Planned Conversion of units to market rate, contact qualified and interested nonprofit organizations to begin developing plans to preserve, acquire, or replace the affordable units and notify tenants of affected proeprties of their rights, potential date of conversion, and options. Consider additional outreach such as hosting workshops and distributing updated information on the web. Contact owners at least two years prior to expiration date to determine best approach to keep the units affordable. Investigate the status of Ascension Arms to ascertain the risk of conversion to market rate, and take immediate action to prevent conversion.
Ongoing. Ascension Arms renewed affordability period with HUD for all units through March 1, 2027.
Ongoing (2023)
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
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